Employment Associate Lawyer

TAG HR

Ottawa

On-site

CAD 125,000 - 165,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work flexibility

Supportive team culture

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

TAG HR is seeking an experienced Employment Associate Lawyer in Ottawa, ON. This hybrid opportunity offers competitive compensation between $125,000 to $165,000 along with bonus potential and benefits. The successful candidate will provide legal advice on a variety of employment matters, work with a collaborative team, and manage client relationships.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience in Employment Law and is a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. Strong skills in drafting, advocacy, and negotiation are essential.

Qualifications

5–7 years of post‑call experience in Employment Law.
Experience in private practice or relevant in‑house counsel environment.
Strong understanding of Ontario employment legislation.

Responsibilities

Advise clients on employment matters including workplace investigations.
Draft and review employment agreements and policies.
Represent clients before courts and tribunals.

Skills

Employment standards

Human rights

Occupational health & safety

Wrongful dismissal

Drafting skills

Advocacy skills

Negotiation skills

Client service skills

Education

Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

Job description

Employment Associate Lawyer

Ottawa, ON | Hybrid Opportunity

Compensation: $125,000 – $165,000 + Bonus Potential + Benefits

Our client, a well‑established and highly regarded Ottawa law firm, is seeking an experienced Employment Associate Lawyer to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated lawyer who is passionate about employment and labour law and looking to work in a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and client‑focused environment.

The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced legal team advising employers and employees on a broad range of workplace matters, litigation, and advisory work across multiple industries.

Key Responsibilities

Advise clients on employment and workplace matters including:

Employment standards
Human rights
Occupational health & safety
Wrongful dismissal
Workplace investigations and policies

Draft and review:

Employment agreements
Workplace policies
Termination packages
Restrictive covenant agreements

Represent clients before:

Courts and tribunals
Labour boards
Human rights tribunals
Arbitration proceedings

Collaborate with litigation and corporate law teams on employment‑related matters
Manage files independently while maintaining strong client relationships
Contribute to business development initiatives and ongoing client growth

Qualifications

5–7 years of post‑call experience in Employment Law
Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
Experience gained in private practice or relevant in‑house counsel environment
Strong understanding of Ontario employment legislation and workplace law
Experience handling employment litigation and advisory matters
Excellent drafting, advocacy, and negotiation skills
Ability to manage multiple files in a fast‑paced environment
Strong interpersonal and client service skills
Existing client base or business development experience considered an asset

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a driven and detail‑oriented lawyer who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys building long‑term client relationships. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated employment matters while being supported by a collegial and experienced team.

Compensation & Perks